Landscape Architecture

The University of Edinburgh

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Course Info

Subject
Architecture
Languages
English
Duration
2 years
Degrees
Phd

Course General Description

Landscape architecture, environmental planning and design contribute to a wide variety of environmental, social-behavioural and aesthetic outcomes and impacts.

Disciplines

Areas of expertise include landscape design, planning and management practice, sustainable and resilient landscapes, environment and health studies, landscape perception and experience, inclusive landscape design, the history and theory of landscape architecture, landscape architecture conservation, cultural landscapes, and applications of digital technologies.

Requirements

Academic Transcripts
Letters of recommendation
Letters of statement
Portfolio
CV
English language proficiency

Grants and Scholarships

AHRC Phd Doctoral Studentships

School Info

Region
Europe
Country
UK
City
Edinburgh
Year of Establishment
1582
Number of students
41335
QS Rank
51-100
THE Rank
NA
Webometrics
NA

School General Description

The University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50, and ranked 18th in the QS World University Rankings 2019. Its entrepreneurial and cross-disciplinary culture attracts not only students, but also staff from some 137 countries, which creates a unique Edinburgh experience. We provide a stimulating working, learning and teaching environment with access to excellent facilities and attract the world's best, from Nobel Prize winning laureates to future explorers, pioneers and inventors. They offer a range of ways to study, from on-campus taught programmes to online part-time study. The university is the largest provider of online distance learning in the Russell Group of UK research-intensive universities, and offer more than 60 online programmes.

School Contacts

www.ed.ac.uk
+44 (0)131 650 1000

Connections with Businesses

Aviagen
Cobb-Vantress Inc.
Deliverics Ltd
Novartis
Scottish Enterpise
Zoetis etc

Connections with other Schools and Educational Institutions

European University Association
Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education
Russell Group
Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)
Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS)
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
The School of Engineering
Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (CEH)
National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS)
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE)

School Notable Alumni

David Hosack
Shelia Tinney
Bungy Watson
Mona Chalmers Watson
Margaret Tait
Charles Darwin
Flora Philipp
Gertrude Herzfeld

School Notable Academia

Paul Attfield
Eleanor Campbell
Sir Geoff Palmer
Jane Hillston
Max Born
Brian Charlesworth

Exchange Programmes

Erasmus

Extracurricular Life and Facts of Interest

Edinburgh University Theatre Company (EUTC)
The Edinburgh University Savoy Opera Group (EUSOG)
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
The Edinburgh University Footlights
Edinburgh University Students' Association (EUSA)

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